Center for Applied Physics and Superconducting Technologies
Classical liquids achieve co-rotation in a rotating container through the force of the walls on the fluid and viscous forces in the fluid. Quantum liquids, like Helium, are fundamentally different. They obey the laws of quantum mechanics in aggregate, with…
University’s quantum science strengths harness multidisciplinary talent. Imagine there are 20 playing cards laying side-by-side and face down on a table in front of you. You know that one of them is the queen of hearts, but you don’t know…
On December 1st, 2019, CAPST co-director Anna Grassellino was named Deputy Chief Technical Officer at Fermilab. She will play a leadership role in Fermilab’s portfolio for advancing the key technologies in high-energy physics. Dr. Grassellino will oversee the realization of…
Laboratory to use particle physics expertise to kickstart quantum technology for computing, sensors, simulations and communication The nation’s premier particle physics laboratory has become a major player in the rapidly expanding field of quantum science and technology. Today the U.S.…
Northwestern researchers show how impurities can increase the maximum accelerating field of superconducting radio-frequency cavities, a finding with huge potential cost advantages. It turns out that imperfection may be the perfect way to push the limits of a key component…